There is an international helium shortage, so you may have trouble … There is an international helium shortage, so you may have trouble getting hold of it

I wonder if we are going to look back in 50 years and wonder how we were so stupid. It may be a very precious resource that we were using for inflatable toy sharks.

They are cool though. Has anyone seen the video of the inflatable goldfish attacking the cat?

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12th Nov 2012

Didn't realise it cost that much to fill them!

12th Nov 2012

What next... a remote control flying pig?

12th Nov 2012

There is an international helium shortage, so you may have trouble getting hold of it

12th Nov 2012

They're great but it took a tank and a half of helium to fill them last Christmas, the tanks from Asda around £24. Had two swimmers as well for our twins, was a lot dearer than we planned! But they were great fun and the kids loved them.

As I say, he only used it the once so I've no idea how long it would last … As I say, he only used it the once so I've no idea how long it would last or how many times it would refill the shark but this is the one he got: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9385317.htm

Okay, you can pick up a helium cannister the same size for £20 so i advise people to shop around if the want the cannister this size.

9th Nov 2012

As I say, he only used it the once so I've no idea how long it would last or how many times it would refill the shark but this is the one he got: argos.co.uk/sta…htm

Edited by: "Blasphemous" 9th Nov 2012

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9th Nov 2012

Blasphemous

My son received one of these (including a bottle of gas), as a present … My son received one of these (including a bottle of gas), as a present last Christmas. Took about an hour or so of fiddling about putting it together... you have to stick on certain parts, build the tail etc. Not a complex procedure but definitely fiddly. We filled it with gas, adjusted the buoyancy by adding weight to the slider unit beneath the shark (adding weight if it floats up, taking weight out if it sinks). The weight is basically just blu-tac that you add but they supply it. I would say set-up time was definitely a few hours in total. Once it is assembled and inflated it is very big! My son must have played with it for.... oh, I'd reckon on about... 15 minutes! It's never seen the light of day since! Yeah it's a nice novelty item but the cost (especially considering you need to factor in the price of the gas), is, to my mind, just too expensive. The amusement factor lasts only a short time.Just my tuppence worth. I didn't pay for it but if I had, I'd have been disappointed.

By the way what size helium cannister did you have? and how many uses did you get out of it for the shark?

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9th Nov 2012

Blasphemous

My son received one of these (including a bottle of gas), as a present … My son received one of these (including a bottle of gas), as a present last Christmas. Took about an hour or so of fiddling about putting it together... you have to stick on certain parts, build the tail etc. Not a complex procedure but definitely fiddly. We filled it with gas, adjusted the buoyancy by adding weight to the slider unit beneath the shark (adding weight if it floats up, taking weight out if it sinks). The weight is basically just blu-tac that you add but they supply it. I would say set-up time was definitely a few hours in total. Once it is assembled and inflated it is very big! My son must have played with it for.... oh, I'd reckon on about... 15 minutes! It's never seen the light of day since! Yeah it's a nice novelty item but the cost (especially considering you need to factor in the price of the gas), is, to my mind, just too expensive. The amusement factor lasts only a short time.Just my tuppence worth. I didn't pay for it but if I had, I'd have been disappointed.

Yes i read putting it together can be fiddly. But why not watch the assembly video 2 on argos for full instructions:

My son received one of these (including a bottle of gas), as a present last Christmas. Took about an hour or so of fiddling about putting it together... you have to stick on certain parts, build the tail etc. Not a complex procedure but definitely fiddly. We filled it with gas, adjusted the buoyancy by adding weight to the slider unit beneath the shark (adding weight if it floats up, taking weight out if it sinks). The weight is basically just blu-tac that you add but they supply it. I would say set-up time was definitely a few hours in total. Once it is assembled and inflated it is very big! My son must have played with it for.... oh, I'd reckon on about... 15 minutes! It's never seen the light of day since! Yeah it's a nice novelty item but the cost (especially considering you need to factor in the price of the gas), is, to my mind, just too expensive. The amusement factor lasts only a short time.

Just my tuppence worth. I didn't pay for it but if I had, I'd have been disappointed.

This site is terrible! Ordered my goggles and it has been 2 months and I still haven't got them

11th Oct 2012

JayGreenspan

Nah, they're just off the shelf, I'm afraid.The nose piece and strap come … Nah, they're just off the shelf, I'm afraid.The nose piece and strap come off, though, so if you were so inclined I guess you could buy two pairs, take them apart, then put them back together again.TBH, if my eyes were as good as yours, I don't think I'd bother.

Lolz, if I couldn't get them the right prescription for each eye I wouldn't bother. They not really prescription they are more like ready readers you can use in water.

11th Oct 2012

why on earth you would want 20-20 vision swimming is beyond me unless your compete at the national team level- cold!!!

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11th Oct 2012

crumpetman

My eyes are different, one is -2 and one is -1. Do they have goggles like … My eyes are different, one is -2 and one is -1. Do they have goggles like that listed? I cannot see anywhere to enter prescription details.

Nah, they're just off the shelf, I'm afraid.

The nose piece and strap come off, though, so if you were so inclined I guess you could buy two pairs, take them apart, then put them back together again.

TBH, if my eyes were as good as yours, I don't think I'd bother.

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11th Oct 2012

pasheast

"Link is to -2.5 prescription." No it isn't. This link below leads … "Link is to -2.5 prescription." No it isn't. This link below leads directly to the -3.0 and to links for all the others:http://www.bestofferbuy.com/anti-fog-adult-corrective-swimming-swim-goggles-30-p-34456.html

Oh yeah. Thanks.

Just tried to edit it to correct it and get this: the link supplied works if I copy and paste into my browser, but once it is turned into a 'go to deal' button the link fails. Why would that be?

It does not work on my Pentax K-X so I looked into infra red ones, but no real ability to do time lapse photography. I have found pktether.com/ which allows you to control the camera via the USB lead and record directly onto your computer. No need to wipe the SD card or worry about it becoming full. Even better it is freeware, though for what you get it was worth giving a donation.Heat added for this one though as it appears to work well.

CEX sells the genuine adapter for £35, so is more expensive but I doubt … CEX sells the genuine adapter for £35, so is more expensive but I doubt this site is selling genuine 360 wireless N adapter either so I can't really vote hot for this.

i bought the generic wireless n adapter and it was a Datel dual antennae wireless n adapter. Datel is a reputable 3rd party manufacturer imo and it works flawlessly at only £20. however looking at the stock levels seems like its only in stock at 2 stores.

The torsion wrench looks way too thick to be of any use, furthermore if … The torsion wrench looks way too thick to be of any use, furthermore if the metal's poor quality then you run the risk of these snapping in the lock.

Spoken like a true criminal ..... X)

17th Mar 2012

The torsion wrench looks way too thick to be of any use, furthermore if the metal's poor quality then you run the risk of these snapping in the lock.

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Mod & Ed

17th Mar 2012

erm I don't think the 60 yr old vicar I've bought the set for will be using it for nefarious purposes, I expect he'll put it with his collection of james bond cars

how long do they work for? do they run on an internal battery of some … how long do they work for? do they run on an internal battery of some sort, as i have an old MS one and it dont light up any more it died and seems broken was wondering if it could be fixed.

They are powered by the usb connection, you've just broke it D;

6th Mar 2012

chinkzsta

I hope it isn't just me that I can't seem to find anywhere to apply the … I hope it isn't just me that I can't seem to find anywhere to apply the code within my shopping cart? (ps. paying via Paypal)

dont click checkout with paypal, checkout as usual and ull see a space for coupon, great thing is you can still can pay with paypal at the very end.

6th Mar 2012

I hope it isn't just me that I can't seem to find anywhere to apply the code within my shopping cart? (ps. paying via Paypal)

5th Mar 2012

Bought one of these a while back for a similar price but never got round to configuring it, just tried using the guide provided above and works flawlessly, cheers!

Blockbuster still had them on for £9.95 if you have one nearby maybe worth a look.

28th Jan 2012

if your lucky you can get one from CEX for around £6. i got one for my sons new 4gb, got a proper case of ebay (paid around £4) and stuck it in. works a dream and he can now play all his old xbox games too. if your carefull you dont need to ge a new case, just pad out with cardboard.

28th Jan 2012

I smashed one of these open to get the drive out & then stuck it in my daughters xbox slim & now she can play old xbox games. (the emulator software is pre installed on the drive.

If you have any problems getting the drivers for these clones to work … If you have any problems getting the drivers for these clones to work (The one I bought didn't have a Windows 7 x64 driver), then you might be interested in my previous thread on the subject.I found & documented a simple way to get the official Microsoft drivers to work with these clones.

Cheers for that advice; just received mine and the supplied instructions didn't work, your method worked perfectly, thanks!

These are really bad quality. More likely to do yourself an injury than … These are really bad quality. More likely to do yourself an injury than anything else. Good nunchuks start at about £25 - if you're gonna buy, buy proper.

Absolute twoddle. Blitzsport nunchaku start at around £5-£6 and are great quality!

12th Sep 2011

Judosteffer

… http://www.blitzsport.com/Black-Wood-Studded-Ball-Bearing-Nunchaku-12-Sthese look better made, and like they would do a burglar, your TV, lampshade, nads and noggin some proper damage

I would not reccommend them for self defence unless you are expert also need good 2-3 meters clearance around you for them to be effective-in small space like a room full of stuff or an entrance hall they would be useless-bear in mind to inflict damage they have to travelling at speed due to their small size.